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100 Reflections that Crafted Geneva International

United Nations and other organizations through their own efforts. Geneva has
bесоmе more and more involved with crisis prevention and crisis solution. The
Petrovskys friendly approach to people in Geneva amongst the internationals
and the Genevese has been а key factor in their success.

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"Geneva has become more and more involved
with crisis prevention and crisis solution."
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Mr. Vladimir Petrovsky is а seasoned diplomat and academician from the
Federation of Russia. He has been associated with the operation of the United
Nations for several years. Мrs. Мira Petrovsky is а professional lady who has
worked for 20 years in а research institute in Moscow on American and
Canadian systems. She believes that it is important to learn from others to
improve oneself. One missed а lot being an isolationist. She is an author of
books on political and social relationships. Her open-mindedness, dynamism
and friendliness are captivating. In spite of being а professional woman, she is а
true representative of actors of diplomacy. Her understanding of the role of
diplomats’ wives and their hidden contribution to their husbands' work is
interesting. Being an Honorary President of the United Nations Women’s
Guild, she takes а great interest in their numerous activities, especially the
Guild's annual charity Bazaar.

In response to а question on the direction of the United Nations in
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international affairs at the approach of its 50 year, Mr. Petrovsky said that at
this moment of turbulence, it is more than clear that there is а need for а global
forum like the United Nations and the international organizations. "ln the
period of transition, we need а forum of UN to discuss together the different
ideas for cooperation and collaboration in an interdependent world. At this
time of change, we have to focus our efforts together to find solutions as we
cannot afford to isolate ourselves from each other. In order to achieve this
objective of forming policies for interdependent joint activities in different
spheres, the international organizations have an important role to play”.

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"ln the period of transition, we need а forum of UN to discuss together the
different ideas for cooperation and collaboration in an interdependent
world."
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